Spanish philosopher most remembered for his association with the Generation of '36 movement.
He matriculated from the Complutense University of Madrid in 1936 where he studied philosophy.
He wrote a book in 1941, History of Philosophy, which was labeled the greatest Spanish language book on the subject.
He had a son, Javier Marías, who became a noted novelist.
He and Princess Letizia both studied at the Complutense University of Madrid.